Landform: meaning, definitions and examples
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landform
[ หlรฆndหfษrm ]
physical geography
A landform is a natural feature of the Earth's surface, such as a mountain, valley, plain, or plateau. Landforms are the result of various geological processes, including erosion, deposition, and tectonic activity.
Synonyms
geological formation, landscape feature, topographical feature
Examples of usage
- The Grand Canyon is a famous landform in the United States.
- The Himalayas are a series of impressive landforms in Asia.
- The Sahara Desert is a vast landform in Africa.
Translations
Translations of the word "landform" in other languages:
๐ต๐น relevo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคฅเคฒเคฐเฅเคช
๐ฉ๐ช Gelรคndeform
๐ฎ๐ฉ bentuk lahan
๐บ๐ฆ ัะตะปััั
๐ต๐ฑ forma terenu
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฐๅฝข
๐ซ๐ท forme de terrain
๐ช๐ธ forma del terreno
๐น๐ท yer ลekli
๐ฐ๐ท ์งํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุดูู ุงูุฃุฑุถ
๐จ๐ฟ tvar terรฉnu
๐ธ๐ฐ tvar terรฉnu
๐จ๐ณ ๅฐๅฝข
๐ธ๐ฎ oblika zemljiลกฤa
๐ฎ๐ธ landform
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะตั ะฑะตะดะตัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแคแแ แแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ yer formasฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ forma del terreno
Word origin
The term 'landform' originated in the early 20th century, combining 'land' and 'form' to describe the shape and structure of the Earth's surface. The study of landforms is an important aspect of physical geography, helping us understand the processes that have shaped our planet over millions of years.
See also: inland, land, landfill, landholder, landing, landline, landlocked, landlord, landmark, landmarks, landmass, Landowner, landowners, landscape, landscaper, landscaping, upland.